AWD Solenoid Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the AWD solenoid connector.
- Measure resistance between AWD solenoid connector terminals A and B.
- If the resistance is not within the specification, replace the coupling unit.
AWD solenoid resistance
- 2.2-2.7 ohms
- (Rear differential oil temperature at 20°C {68°F})
- If the resistance is not within the specification, replace the coupling unit.
- Connect the AWD solenoid connector.
- Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)